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Theses/Dissertations

2018

Affect

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Understanding How To Make Physical Activity Pleasurable, Cassandra L. Ellis Aug 2018

Understanding How To Make Physical Activity Pleasurable, Cassandra L. Ellis

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The purpose of this dissertation was to understand how specific factors can be manipulated to affect participant’s experience with physical activity (PA). Three studies were conducted. Study 1 was a comprehensive review, examining specific factors and measures that can be used to study the affective experience of PA participants. For Study 2, several focus group interviews were conducted, and a questionnaire distributed to Kinesiology students (n = 113) to determine how music affects PA participants. The qualities of songs provided were analysed. Finally, the purpose of Study 3 was to use the motivational playlist from Study 2 and determine whether …